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B13 DEF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 103,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 99,281 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 99,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 98,265 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,858 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 96,858 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,939 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,649 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,899 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S foremost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

swivel hubs slight leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,537 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,858 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 84,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,417 miles

leak from o/s front swivel hub seal

rear popshaft uj very worn

slight dampness around fuel tank

Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,396 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

leak from o/s front swivel hub seal

rear popshaft uj very worn

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,991 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,871 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,917 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B13 DEF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B13 DEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B13 DEF registered?

B13 DEF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for B13 DEF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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